Studio North & Prototype.

Studio North & Prototype.

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Studio North and Prototype is the marketplace to showcase your custom work and limited-edition collection to the design industry, media and a discerning design audience. Over 65 Canadian and international designers of the highest calibre present one-off and custom collections of furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles and surface design in a gallery-like setting.

Studio North and Prototype participants are provided with the opportunity to have their work reviewed by a panel of international industry leaders and design experts. Past judges have included designers Tom Dixon, Eero Koivisto, Nipa Doshi, Arne Quinze, Gord Peteran, and Patricia Urquiola, as well as Paul Makovsky of Metropolis, Jesse Ashlock of ID, Kelsey Keith of Dwell Magazine, Giulio Cappellini of Cappellini, Anne Vos of MOOOI USA and Ben Watson of Moroso.

There is no other marketing opportunity in Canada that provides emerging designers and independent studios with such a high-profile platform to network with potential clients, manufacturers, trade professionals, buyers and media.

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Studio North & Prototype Testimonials.

“It was really important to us that Studio North be the platform from which we launched our first lighting collection. Studio North is an exciting place to showcase new work, network with emerging designers, connect with trade professionals and meet press. We can’t think of a better show to be a part of. It was very valuable for us to be there and get feedback from potential clients and tradespeople. We are honoured to have won “Best Collection” in Studio North 2017. We look forward to entering next year with our second collection!” – Christian Lo, ANONY, Winner of IDS17 Best Collection, Studio North

“The talent and diversity that Studio North brings together is remarkable. As one of the judges of this section on behalf of designboom, choosing only one winner was not an easy task! The presented works are all memorable in their own way, and having the designers on-site to describe their ideas and progress gave important insight into each project. There’s a very dynamic atmosphere in the Studio North space that the community of designers almost self-generates – it’s really exciting. Studio North is an important space for independent studios and emerging creatives to expand their network and present their work to a huge audience of creative professionals, media, manufacturers and potential clients.” – Nina Azzarello, Senior Editor designboom.com IDS16 Studio North Judge

“I think areas like Studio North are very important for young designers, upcoming designers to show their products … I had to go through the same process when I was a young designer. And it was the starting point of my success, to get in contact with companies.” – Sebastien Herkner, IDS15 Trade speaker and Studio North judge

“Many young designers get their start at IDS, by exhibiting prototypes and limitededitions at Studio North, an intriguing and inspiring annual exhibition that offers designers the chance to see and be seen. For IDS attendees, Studio North offers a great overview of what’s current in Canadian design.” – Catherine Osborne, Editor, AZURE Magazine

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